Human Resources Officer

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Human Resources Officer on behalf of our client to be based in the Antrim area. Main duties and responsibilities: * Provide expert advice, guidance and support in the capacity of HR business partnering to service areas on Human Resources strategy and policies, procedures, workforce planning & recruitment, managing attendance, performance management and employment law issues. * Undertake projects in line with the Human Resources Work Plan as assigned by the Human Resources Managers and/or Director of Organisation Development. * Deliver a proactive HR service by meeting with Departmental managers and briefing Senior Managers on a regular, planned basis, providing timely HR intelligence and helping to resolve individual issues promptly. * Lead team based projects for example Voluntary Severance for service areas. * Provide support, coaching, development and guidance to Managers/Supervisors in service areas and within the HR Team. * Work collaboratively with the HR Systems and Data Officer to proactively analyse HR metrics that can be used to inform decision making in service areas. * Draft reports and recommendations for Human Resources Managers and/or Director of Organisation Development to be presented to the Corporate Leadership Team, Committees and Council. * Support with organisational design, change and providing expert advice on issues relating to workforce planning, restructuring, retraining, redeployment and redundancy situations. * Participate in both informal and formal meetings with Trade Unions in relation to casework, policy development and new initiatives in support of the Human Resources Strategy. * Lead on formal disciplinary and grievance cases including appeals and tribunal cases, preparing case files and correspondence, applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and employment law as appropriate. * Play an active role in managing attendance through proactive management approaches, regular weekly/monthly reporting and provision of professional advice and assistance to management. * Produce confidential reports, letters and correspondence for all HR related matters in assigned service areas. * Prepare referrals to Occupational Health. * Lead and advise managers on innovative attraction methods, recruitment, selection, performance management, reward and recognition issues. If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 8th November 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below: 1). Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, business or other relevant subject (Consideration may be given to applicants who do not hold a third level qualification but who can demonstrate using specific examples a minimum of 4 years’ experience as below) 2.) Membership of the CIPD at Associate, Chartered or Fellow level. (Consideration may be given to candidates who are currently actively working towards achievement of graduate membership of CIPD.) 3.) Two years relevant experience in a Human Resources function to include at least three of the following; Recruitment and Selection Employee Relations Learning & Development Equal Opportunities Managing Attendance 4.) Essential skills and knowledge: Strong organisational skills Ability to prioritise and manage own work Ability to work to strict deadlines High level of written and verbal communication skills Effective interpersonal stills Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and management Confidentiality Have a commitment to the provision of high quality services 5.) Full current driving licence or if disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full. Desirable Criteria: 1. A relevant training qualification 2. Experience of operating a Human Resources information System 3. Experience of delivering a successful organization development change project. 4. Project management skills 5. Knowledge of Northern Ireland District Council operations and services. Further Details: · Hourly Rate: £19.35 · Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Duration: Up to 3 months with possibility of extension If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 8th November 2024. Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer